Yesterday, I shared the details of a new study that shined a pretty shocking light on the dangers of yo-yo dieting. And if nothing else, I hope this harsh reality drives home just how important [...]
Category: Reality Health Check
The lethal truth about yo-yo diets
A lot of people refer to me as a “diet” doctor. Which is true to a certain extent — I do write books that help people lose weight. But the reason I write these books is to teach people how to eat [...]
There’s no such thing as a safe energy drink
I’ll just come out and say it: “All things in moderation” is a big fat lie. Some things in moderation — like alcohol or low-sugar fruits — are perfectly acceptable. Healthy, even. But there are [...]
Think twice before you pop that little purple pill
There’s a very common belief in America that a pill can fix anything. We want to put forth the least amount of effort, with no consequences. But that’s just not realistic. For instance, some [...]
Coffee and tea: The cautions and benefits
Tuesday’s conversation about the benefits — and drawbacks — of raw food reminded me of another interesting article I came across recently. It focused on coffee. And although I don’t drink it, [...]
Pain-eliminating secrets straight from your kitchen
I had to laugh when I saw a recent article in my inbox. So let me just give you the headline, and then I’ll skewer it: “Clinicians Hungry for Education on Diet for Pain Management” Oh, so NOW [...]
The dirt on raw food diets
For as long as I’ve been practicing medicine, raw food has always been a topic of great interest to both me and my patients. But as with most “alternative” fascinations, it’s taken a good three [...]
Boost bone density with good bacteria
Yesterday, I mentioned that your own microbiome has a role in generating bone-building vitamin K2 — one that scientists haven’t quite figured out yet. And if you’ve been a reader of mine for a [...]
The simplest way to save your bones and your heart
Every few years, a new superstar supplement enters the spotlight. And right now, the latest and greatest is vitamin K2. Now, my patients and longtime readers will recognize immediately that [...]
The obesity crisis is a corporate conspiracy
Sometimes, I come across hard-hitting news in the most unusual of places. And today’s example comes from www.eater.com — a foodie blog that offers restaurant news and reviews of the hottest [...]